Group Behind Onesto And AJ Bombers Replacing Wahlburgers In Third Ward

MILWAUKEE, WI — The restaurant group behind spots like Onesto, Smoke Shack and AJ Bombers on Thursday announced plans to bring a new restaurant to Milwaukee's Third Ward.

Benson's Restaurant Group, which also operates Blue Bat Kitchen and Tequilaria and the Bridgewater Modern Grill, plans to open a new restaurant at the former site of the Wahlburgers, 322 North Broadway Street, by summer 2023, according to a news release from the group.

The design and reconstruction work is set to immediately begin on the recently vacated space with Rinka and ADK Design.

“We’ve had such an exciting past few months celebrating with neighbors, friends and foodies across the region and guess what – we’re doing it again. Our team is absolutely thrilled to be bringing another restaurant option to the Third Ward, a location we consider home,” said Benson's CEO David Marcus in the release. “We’re looking forward to sharing more details soon about the concept and menu, but as with all of our restaurants, you can expect delicious food, craft drinks and an atmosphere unique to the area.”

The new spot is expected to include indoor, bar and outdoor dining, but a name and concept are yet to be announced. The restaurant will employ around 6o people once open, the release said.

Benson's is a division of Marcus Investments and is also the franchisor of Zafirro's pizza brand.